Termez State University implements a broad programme of community-oriented health and well-being initiatives designed to promote healthier lifestyles, strengthen preventive health awareness and improve the social and physical well-being of residents throughout Surkhandarya Region. Through cooperation with local neighbourhoods (mahallas), healthcare professionals, public organisations and student volunteer groups, the university extends its educational expertise and institutional resources beyond the campus, with particular attention to young people, socially disadvantaged households and individuals with disabilities.
A central component of the university's community outreach framework is the promotion of regular physical activity and healthy lifestyles among local residents. During 2025, Termez State University organised sports and exercise initiatives that brought together university members and young people from neighbouring communities. On 7 May 2025, neighbourhood youth joined students residing in university dormitories, academic staff and university leadership for collective jogging, physical exercises and fitness activities at the university stadium. Organised during the national Sports Month, the initiative encouraged active lifestyles and demonstrated the university's commitment to making health-promoting activities accessible to the surrounding community.
The university further expanded its community sporting activities through the Dolzarb 90 kun (90 Productive Days) initiative. On 14 August 2025, approximately 100 young people from neighbourhoods in Termez city and the surrounding Termez and Muzrabot districts participated in a football competition organised by Termez State University. Beyond encouraging physical fitness and recreational participation, the programme promoted teamwork, constructive leisure activities and awareness of the risks associated with drug use. By engaging young people from multiple communities, the initiative contributed to healthier recreational habits and provided opportunities for positive social interaction.
These activities are reinforced by the university's established sports infrastructure and community engagement arrangements. Its stadium, outdoor sports grounds and selected organised sports clubs provide opportunities for local youth to participate in physical activities alongside university students. Free community sports initiatives help reduce barriers to recreational participation and support the university's broader objective of encouraging healthy lifestyles beyond formal educational settings.
Improving the well-being of socially disadvantaged and vulnerable community members constitutes another important dimension of the university's outreach activities. Through the participation of student volunteers, faculty representatives and university youth organisations, Termez State University undertakes practical community assistance aimed at improving living conditions, strengthening social inclusion and addressing the needs of individuals facing economic or physical disadvantages.
On 23 August 2025, university volunteers participated in practical assistance activities for residents experiencing hardship and people with disabilities. These activities included improvements to residential and neighbourhood environments, demonstrating the university's commitment to addressing everyday conditions that influence individual safety, dignity and well-being.
The university's inclusive outreach programme also extends to children with disabilities living in specialised residential institutions. On 15 December 2025, representatives of the university's Youth Union and student volunteers visited the Muruvvat residential care institution in Qumqo‘rg‘on District, organising recreational performances, social activities and the distribution of toys and gifts. The initiative was directed towards strengthening social interaction, emotional well-being and community inclusion among children requiring additional care and support.
Healthcare-related volunteering complements these community activities. On 24 February 2025, university students and academic staff visited hospital patients in the regional centre, providing gifts, personal attention and social support. Such initiatives recognise the importance of emotional encouragement and human interaction in supporting individuals experiencing illness, extending the university's contribution to well-being beyond academic and recreational activities.
Preventive health education and public health awareness form an established part of the university's wider health-promotion framework. Termez State University engages healthcare specialists and public health organisations in educational activities addressing infectious disease prevention, reproductive health, healthy lifestyles and responsible personal health practices. In November 2025, medical professionals from the Surkhandarya Regional AIDS Prevention Centre participated in an HIV/AIDS awareness programme at the university, providing specialist guidance on disease prevention and health-conscious behaviour. The university's longstanding engagement with reproductive-health specialists also demonstrates its experience in facilitating education on women's health, family well-being and the prevention of health-related risks.
The university's activities reflect a multidimensional understanding of health and well-being that encompasses physical fitness, preventive education, psychological welfare and social inclusion. Its community sports initiatives encourage active lifestyles and constructive youth participation, while volunteer programmes extend practical and emotional support to residents facing additional vulnerabilities. These efforts are supported by institutional partnerships and the active involvement of students in community service.
By connecting educational resources with the needs of surrounding communities, Termez State University strengthens the social responsibility of higher education and promotes greater participation in activities that support healthier living. Particular attention to economically disadvantaged residents, people with disabilities and young people at risk of social exclusion contributes to a more inclusive approach to regional well-being.
Through sustained public engagement, community exercise programmes, preventive health education and inclusive volunteering, Termez State University advances Sustainable Development Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being. Its initiatives reinforce the university's role as a regional institution contributing to healthier communities, greater social solidarity and improved opportunities for physical, psychological and social well-being.
